Second-graders learning math, science, social skills

Second grade is an exciting time to be a Rockdale Tiger. They set examples for the younger students. Who would have thought that spring break would last for 5 or more months? We all came together, in a community effort, and navigated these uncharted waters.

Blue bucket ministry

The Blonde and I were in Dallas about a month ago. We went to have lunch with the youngest son Jack and his girlfriend Sarah.

Adams’ family recipe for cornbread dressing

If you read my Mom’s column you have probably already seen this recipe, but it’s the first time I’m sharing it. Our family dressing recipe is one of things I look most forward to every Thanksgiving. MawMaw and Boopie were sisters who came to Texas from Tennessee in a covered wagon.

ORGANIZATIONS

Carlyle Post 358, gun range reopening with classes on Saturday American Legion Carlyle Post 358 and the gun range are reopening. Members have resumed regular meetings with masks and social distancing. License-to-carry classes are now available with discounts for Post members.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Oct. 15-23. Compiled from public records available on the Milam County website, www.milamcounty.net. Warranty Deeds Donny R. Heine to Southwest Milam Water Supply Corp. – 1 acre, David Pevehouse Survey 287 (4,158). Bryan Burns to Ellis Burns Jr. – 1.

Downsizing for Jesus

We have been blessed with four kids but their birthdates are so far apart it’s like we raised two different families. Miller, our oldest son who is a Presbyterian minister is almost 37, and Klaire, our baby girl, is 22. You can imagine he was weirded out at 15 that his mom was pregnant.

What does the Bible say about social justice?

Throughout the Old and New Testament, there are testimonies of God looking out for the poor, vulnerable, and defenseless. The Bible tells us that justice a key component to the ministry of Jesus Christ.

CHURCH NEWS

Lord’s Acre fundraiser set at St. John’s UMC St. John’s United Methodist Church will hold their annual Lord’s Acre fundraiser the week of Nov. 9-15 with both live and silent auctions. There will be a silent auction taking place the week of Nov. 9. Times are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov.

4-H participating in veterans event

The Milano 4-H Club is taking part in a countywide community service project for our Veterans. The group is making and will be mailing Veterans Day cards for veterans in our area.

A little pumpkin-y goodness never hurts

I’m the type of person who likes to eat one piece of pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and then I don’t need to taste pumpkin again for another year. I do realize I am in the minority with that. But here are a few pumpkin recipes that sound good to me.